Stepping Stones of Hope is a volunteer driven organization. Each volunteer is intrinsically linked, and each serves as the foundation for our programs. The value of a volunteer's time is linked to their desire to serve.

There are many opportunities for volunteer service within the Stepping Stones of Hope organization.

Serve as a small group facilitator during weekend and day camp programs

Work with activity group during weekend and day camp programs

Join in providing music during weekend and day camp programs

Act as administrative support

Participate on sub-committees for standing committees or special events

Read "Why Volunteer?" A poem written by a wonderful couple who have been volunteering their time to Stepping Stones of Hope since 2008.

All volunteers are required to attend an orientation session and complete a mandatory background check. Volunteers are specially trained for their volunteer role and are provided with multiple in-service opportunities each year.

I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013

I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013

It is okay to feel grief." BK, age 14, Camp Paz 2016

I learned that grief is just a feeling that we all have to deal with.” AM, age 10, Camp Paz 2016

Kids need to see that they're not alone. Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too."
- Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder

I will learn to let things that I can’t change go and stop trying to fix them.” -KM, 16, a teen at REACH camp

I learned that we are all in different places and that it is OK to still be grieving." TA, adult camper, Camp Paz 2016

Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013

I can be sad and happy." ML, age 6, Camp Paz 2016

Out of all the processes we have tried, this was by far the most healing." - Mother of past camper

Hearing others tell their stories. I know I am not alone."
-KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013

The Journeys Retreat gave me peace and joy....for the first time in over 5 months. I woke up on Monday and I felt joy!" -L. J., Journeys camper

Remembering this experience will help a lot.” KA, age 11, Camp Paz 2016

It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp

A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp

I have gotten feedback from several clients I sent to the program, and I don't know what you do but it was definitely miracle work." – J.C. from a referring agency